Canada FM: Canada opposes to any discriminatory practices
Unlike some other countries, Canada has never stopped its normal exchanges with China since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, and is opposed to any discriminatory practices, Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne told the Chinese foreign minister on Friday, adding that Canada will continue to do so.
China has made important contributions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and has been widely appreciated by all sides, Champagne added.
"I would also like to visit China at an early date at the convenience of both sides to show my support for China," he said.
Wang said China will continue to do its best to treat the patients and cooperate with the international community to strive for victory in the battle against the epidemic.
China appreciates that Canada has always adhered to a rational, calm, and scientific attitude, since the novel coronavirus outbreak started, and provided valuable support, he added.
The Chinese foreign minister also said that China and Canada have a tradition of mutual support in difficult times, and the Chinese side is willing to carry forward this tradition with Canada.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Canada. Wang told his Canadian counterpart that China is willing to take this opportunity to strengthen communication with Canada, work together to solve some problems existing in the current bilateral relations, and push China-Canada relations and cooperation in various fields back to the track of sound and stable development.
NATO chief: NATO does not see China as a rival
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday noted that despite China's rapid rise, NATO does not see China as an adversary, but stands ready to strengthen relations with China.
During talks with the Chinese foreign minister, NATO chief expressed his sympathy to China over the novel coronavirus outbreak and affirmed the efforts of the Chinese government and people in fighting the epidemic.
NATO has always advocated that all countries should abide by and maintain the rule-based international order, and is willing to strengthen dialogue with China on this issue, as well as cooperate with China on Afghanistan, the Middle East, Iraq, arms control and other issues, Stoltenberg said.
He believes NATO will benefit greatly from its cooperation with China and contribute to the maintenance of world peace and security.
Wang briefed Stoltenberg on the latest progress in the fight against the epidemic and appreciated his positive comments on China's achievements.
Noting that the Chinese nation advocates peace in its cultural genes, Wang said that China is following a different path from other major countries, that is, pursuing its own peaceful development and also win-win cooperation with the rest of the world.
China follows a national defense policy that is defensive in nature, and its per-capita defense expenditure is far lower than other major countries, Wang said, adding that in response to the new international security situation, China has also proposed a new concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security.
These are positive contributions made by China to world peace, he said, adding that the country will continue to resolutely follow the right path of peace and cooperation.
China and NATO members do not have geopolitical conflicts and competition, and different views on some issues should not be the obstacle for exchanges and cooperation between the two sides, Wang said.
Wang voiced hope that NATO will continue to foster a correct view of China and regard China as a friend and partner.
